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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q61

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Which of the following territories was the first to be a part of India after independence?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

               Dadra and Nagar Haveli 
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the Union Territory of India, is situated between  Gujarat and Maharashtra.
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli were the Portuguese overseas territories from 1779 to1954.
  • It was freed from Portuguese rule in 1954. 
  • It became centrally administered Union territory from 11 August 1961.
  • It celebrates its Liberation Day on 2 August.
  • It was the first UT to be a part of India after independence.
  • The Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli were merged into single union territory on January 26, 2020.